Photos: Surf Dog competition

A dog swims to shore after falling off his board during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

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A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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Three dogs ride on the same surfboard during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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Five dogs ride on the same surfboard, during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog shakes his head before heading into the water to compete in his heat during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog sniffs the competition before their heat at the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog jumps off his surf board during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave while sitting backwards during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave while sitting backwards during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave while sitting backwards during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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Three dogs ride on one surfboard during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A competitor wears his commemorative medal at the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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An owner carries his dog to the water for his next run during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog climbs back onto his board during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog prepares to catch a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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Non-competitor dog Foxy the boxer digs a hole in the sand during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A chihuahua makes a fashion statement during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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A dog climbs back onto his board during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.Robyn Beck
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